Rock in Ocean City

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Even though it’s only the mid 40’s outside it feels more and more like spring everyday.  With no wind and sunny skies the mid 40’s feels pretty good and anglers are getting outs......

Toggin’ Today

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Day two at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, NJ was a good one where I got to speak to a lot of folks that are coming to Fish in OC.  I got some reports from guys up here that there were some......

Things Are Starting Up

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As I finish up day 1 at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, NJ I am happy to report that things are looking up as the weather warms up.  We’ve got some chilly days ahead of us in the next......

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 15, 2019

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It appears schools in Maryland will head back before Labor Day in the near future. It could even occur as early as this summer.With this week’s legislative action, many school systems will quic......

Guilty Plea In Pot Growing Operation

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SNOW HILL — The second of two local men indicted last fall in a sophisticated marijuana-growing operation pleaded guilty this week and was placed on probation for one year.Michael Cluster, 33, o......

Things To Do Around Town – March 15, 2019

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Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443-373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p......

Matt’s Fish Camp Employees Take Part In Delaware Center For Inland Bays “Don’t Chuck Your Shucks” Program

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On an unseasonably nice day in February, employees of Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes helped bag oyster shells as part of the Delaware Center for Inland Bays “Don’t Chuck your Shucks̶......

Berlin Annexation Plans Advance With Planning Commission Support

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BERLIN – Plans for annexation of property near the intersection of Route 818 and Route 50 will move forward following planning commission approval this week.On Wednesday the Berlin Planning Comm......

OCPD’s Uniform Change To Save Thousands

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OCEAN CITY – A subtle change to Ocean City Police Department uniforms is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars.On Monday, Ocean City Police Lt. Glen McIntyre presented the town’s p......

Feasibility Study On Mardela School OK’d

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SALISBURY – School leaders this week approved a final feasibility study for improvements at Mardela Middle and High School.On Tuesday, Facility Planner Matt Auchey presented the Wicomico County ......

New Lax Coach Takes Helm At Decatur

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BERLIN- When Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team takes the field against Delmar on Friday, there will be new head coach at the helm for the first time in several years.Merle R......

Cops And Courts – March 15, 2019

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Charges Filed In Bridge CrashOCEAN CITY — An Annapolis man faces a slew of charges after allegedly crashing his vehicle into the median at the foot of the Route 50 Bridge and fleeing the scene ......

Voices From The Readers – March 15, 2019

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Sheriff DefendedEditor:Regarding the letter, “Sheriff Needs To Go” from the March 8 issue of The Dispatch, some additional facts are in order.Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis is an outs......

Worcester Prep Lower School Students Celebrate 100th Day Of School By Dressing Like They Were 100 Years Old

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As a fun and memorable way to celebrate Worcester Prep’s 100th day of school, Lower School students and teachers dressed up like they were 100 years old. Left, from left, are fourth graders Lily......

Berlin To Spend $124K To Demo Park Buildings

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BERLIN – Town officials agreed to spend $124,000 to demolish several small buildings at Berlin Falls Park.The town council voted 4-1, with Councilman Troy Purnell opposed, to accept a proposal f......

Hospice’s Finer Things Benefits Tix On Sale

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OCEAN CITY — The annual Taste of Finer Things — a “pearing” of fine food and fine wine from 16 local chefs — will take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Harriso......

Worcester Prep Doles Out Post-Season Awards

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s upper school last week handed out post-season awards after highly-successful 2018-2019 campaigns.For the Mallards’ boys’ varsity basketball team, Colin Mill......

Who’s Playing When And Where – March 15, 2019

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28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, March 16: DJ Soulfinger Wednesdays:DJ Wax (127th St.)Atl......

Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Presents 4STEPS Executive Director Sandy Winters With $400 Donation

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently heard from 4STEPS Executive Director Sandy Winters. At 4STEPS, disabled students leave their frustrations behind for the freedom of a horse......

Mallards Outlast Sabres In Season Opener

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BERLIN- With a new head coach at the helm, Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team opened the 2019 season with an 8-5 over old rival Saints Peter and Paul on the road on Tuesday.The M......

Roundabout Looks Likely For North Pines Gate

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OCEAN PINES – Planning is underway for a roundabout at the north gate of Ocean Pines.State Highway Administration (SHA) officials are working on plans for a four-legged roundabout to replace the......

A Week In Business – March 15, 2019

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Banking Officer NamedOCEAN CITY — Shore United Bank has announced Ross Bergey has joined the company as a commercial banking officer.Bergey will be working at the loan production office in Ocean......

Worcester County Commissioners Present Proclamation Recognizing March As National Social Work Month

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The Worcester County Commissioners last week presented a proclamation recognizing March as National Social Work Month to Department of Social Services (DSS) professionals striving to improve lives lo......

Seahawks Celebrate With Awards Banquet

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BERLIN- After what can only be described as a remarkable season this year, Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team took time last weekend to relish the favorite moments and dole out some post-s......

Komen Maryland Tweaks Spring Event In Ocean City; No Timed Run For April Return

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OCEAN CITY – Susan G. Komen Maryland has announced some changes for its annual spring fundraiser in Ocean City.Komen has been hard at work on the next evolution in the history of the Race for th......

Brown Box Theatre Brings One-Man Show To Resort

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OCEAN CITY – Brown Box Theatre Project will return to Ocean City this month to debut its newest production, “don’t feed the bear.”Written and performed by playwright Cam Torres......

Junior Achievement Holds First ‘Life Fair’ In Salisbury

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SALISBURY – Nearly 1,000 eighth-grade students and 95 exhibitors gathered at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center this week for a hands-on career exploration event.On Tuesday, Junior Achievement......

Pines Swimmers Set Records In State Meet

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OCEAN PINES- Seven swimmers represented the Ocean Pines Swim Team (OPST) at the 2019 Maryland LSC Junior Championship Meet last weekend at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.Natalie Canham, Adam Di......

Past And Present Members Of Commission For Women Join Worcester County Commissioners In Recognizing March As Women’s History Month

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Past and present members of the Commission for Women joined the Worcester County Commissioners to recognize March as Women’s History Month in Worcester County to honor the exemplary mothers, si......

Couple’s Ocean City Home Search Featured On HGTV

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OCEAN CITY – An Annapolis couple’s search for a home in Ocean City will be featured on HGTV’s “How Close Can I Beach?” this Sunday.On March 17, viewers can follow Annapo......

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – March 15, 2019

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One of Ocean City’s most famous mayors was the late eight-term Mayor Harry W. Kelley, Jr. He was born in Ocean City, served as a lifeguard on the beach patrol and was a city councilman for 16 y......

What’s Your Sign? March 15, 2019

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move o......

Wicomico Schools Eye $220M Budget

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SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Board of Education this week adopted a $220 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2020.On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to approve the $220,816,64......

Things I Like – March 15, 2019

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The creative outfits at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade each yearBeing outside with my kidsA bookcase full of encyclopediasEarly mornings at homeEasy conversationsSummer band tour announcementsPeop......

Berlin Hosts Second Annual Worcester CARES March 30

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BERLIN — Berlin is hosting the second annual Worcester Community Access to Resources Expo (Worcester CARES) event on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) lo......